The Presbyterian Residential Trust is an agency of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI). Since 1947, when it was founded, it has provided care in various kinds of residences throughout Ireland for elderly people, "particularly ensuring spiritual encouragement and a degree of independence for them".
A recent housing development is at Tritonville Close, 54, Tritonville Road, Dublin 4, where sheltered accommodation, to be officially opened on November 27th, has been provided. This development is situated in its own spacious grounds in salubrious Sandymount. It consists of 18 one and two person flats. Singles comprise a bed-sittingroom, kitchen, bathroom and a small hall. Doubles have a lounge, bed and bathroom, kitchen and a hall. Each has its own entrance.
There is full central heating, hot water and a 24-hour "Call and Care" nursing service, the cost of which is included in the monthly charge. Emergency call buttons are installed in each flat. There is a guest room for the use of relatives and friends and a communal lounge.
Subject to availability, accommodation is open to those of all denominations. Charges , which are paid monthly, are means tested. Financial support is available for women of limited income from Frazer House Funds. An interview with the Trust's doctor may be called for as residents are expected to look after themselves.
This complex is within walking distance from Sandymount village. It is three miles from the centre of Dublin and a mile from Sandymount Strand. Bus stop and DART Station are within easy reach, as are the churches of major denominations.
While renting is usual, some flats may be bought. Currently five are available to buy at £100,000, under terms of an interest-free loan purchase scheme. Application forms for entry, and requests for fuller information may be made to MR M.E. Coulson, 13 Charleville Square, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14. Telephone: 01-4954757.
The Presbyterian Women's Association (Dublin-Munster Presbytery) will hold an "Autumn Gathering" in St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Mount Merrion, Blackrock, tomorrow at 3.30 p.m. This event replaces the association's annual conference.
The guest speaker will be Ms Carys Morrow, wife of Rev Dr Trevor Morrow, minister of Lucan and recent Moderator of the General Assembly.
His role entailed much travelling and representation, often accompanied by his wife. Hence her subject at the PWA gathering, "Reflections on an extraordinary year".
Under the auspices of the Royal British Legion, the Irish National War Memorial Park commemoration and wreath laying ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 10th at Islandbridge at 11 a.m. Assembly at the Temple is at 10.30 a.m.
The Annual Ecumenical Service of remembrance and reconciliation will be held in St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin at 3.15 p.m. on Sunday, November 11th. The guest preacher will be the Rev C.J. Comyns, a former Anglican chaplain to the Forces.
Under the auspices of the Irish School of Ecumenics and Columba Press, the book Moving Beyond Sectarianism will be launched on Tuesday, November 13th at 4.30 p.m. in the Lecture Theatre, Milltown Institute, Milltown Park, Dublin 6. Mr Andy Pollack, formerly of The Irish Times, Director of the Centre fro Cross-Border Studies, will launch the book.
The authors are Joseph Liechty and Cecilia Clegg. The former is an American and Monnonite who has lived in Ireland since 1980, gaining a doctorate in Irish history in 1987. He is currently teaching reconciliation studies at Milltown Park. Cecilia Clegg is a Sister of the La Retraite Congregation who gained a doctorate in Trinity College Dublin and has taught in All Hallows.
The Presbyterian Historical Society is producing a celebratory publication in honour of the Very Rev Dr Finlay Holmes. Professor Emeritus, Old Testament Language and Literature, Stanley McIvor, a colleague of Dr Holmes for many years will provide an appreciation. The book, to be entitled Ebb and Flow - People and Movements within the Irish Presbyterianism will also contain 11 essays. A prominent Methodist, Dr Dennis Cooke will write on the World Council of Churches. Essays on Revivals and Calvanism, and the influence of Moody, the American evangelist of the 19th century will be provided by the Revs Dr John McKee and Joseph Thompson respectively.
A special pre-publication price of £8.95 sterling is on offer to those wishing to place an advance order with Alan McMillan, Church House, Belfast. Cheques should be made payable to The Presbyterian Historical Society.